Creative Behavior Systems Restorative. Mindful. Trauma Aware.
Regulation, reflection, repair increases focus, value, belonging and community.
The Work
Creative Behavior Systems offers layered support that integrates education, systems development, embodied regulation practices and reflective tools, all grounded in trauma-aware, restorative and nervous-system-informed approaches leading to experiences of stronger relationships, greater engagement and a sense of community.
Staff report reduced burnout, more confidence in responding to challenging communication and a stronger sense of connection with others.
Implementing trauma-informed, restorative and mindful practices, especially through the lens of behavior, communication and attachment, can lead to powerful outcomes for individuals, classrooms, school sites and organizations.
Why This Matters
Much of what is currently labeled trauma-aware or trauma-informed has become narrowly focused on identifying trauma in children, often rooted primarily in the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) study.
While the ACE study played a vital role in bringing public awareness to the long-term impacts of adversity, trauma-aware spaces were never meant to become systems of labeling, blaming or “othering”.
True trauma-aware work invites awareness of how lived experience, stress, environment and nervous systems shape behavior, across the lifespan.
It calls for self-reflection, relational responsibility and systems that support regulation first, not compliance.
This deeper understanding was championed by journalist and public health advocate, the late Jane Stevens, whose work was instrumental in bringing trauma-informed awareness into public consciousness. Jane consistently emphasized that trauma-aware spaces must move beyond identifying adversity and toward building relational, regulatory and systemic capacity.
In one of our many conversations, Jane once said:
“Susan, your work is years ahead of its time.”
I carry this reflection not as a measure of achievement, but as a responsibility, to continue shaping work that centers nervous systems, lived experience, relational accountability with human dignity.
How Support Is Structured
Support is customized based on context and need.
Partnership models are individually designed for meaningful integration and sustainability.
School & District Partnerships
Multi-month contracts (3, 6, 12, and 24 months) supporting trauma-aware and restorative systems development, staff learning, coaching, family engagement, workshops, pre/post assessment resources/tools and in person implementation.
Organizational Consulting & Leadership Development
Embedded coaching, facilitation and professional learning experiences supporting nervous system awareness, relational leadership and culture-building.
Somatic Regulation Experiences
In-person, group trauma-aware somatic breathwork sessions offered bi-monthly and through specialized individually booked events such as wellness events and corporate retreats.
Speaking Engagements & Conference Keynotes
Grounded, human-centered talks rooted in nervous system awareness, lived experience, and relational accountability.
Writing & Learning Community
Beginning June 2026!
Ongoing reflection, integration and learning through long-form writing and community dialogue.